Battelle is an independent nonprofit organization that advances science and technology to have the greatest impact on our society and economy.

With more than 90 years of experience, we turn knowledge into profound innovation. And we use our proceeds to reinvest in the advancement of science and technology, as well as build schools to advance STEM programs.

Battelle champions the vision of our founder Gordon Battelle to translate scientific discovery and technology advances into societal benefits. We deliver when others can’t by remaining dedicated to developing and deploying world-changing solutions.

Fueled by Innovation

We use scientific and technological principles to create new innovations that drive our societies and economies forward. Our teams are global thought-leaders in applied science, technology, discovery and development.

Driven by People

Our strength is rooted in our people who take on the world’s most pressing problems. Battelle experts push the limits when conducting research and development, developing new products and safely managing laboratories and large research infrastructure projects.

Our Mission

The foundation of our organization’s mission can be traced back to the work of steel industrialist Gordon Battelle. In his 1923 Last Will & Testament, Gordon Battelle expressed his vision to translate scientific discovery and technology,

. . . for the purpose of education in connection with and the encouragement of creative and research work in the making of discoveries and inventions . . . to do the greatest good for humanity.